I put down my razor, toweled off my face

Thought I saw a new wrinkle and another strand of gray

That one little scar kept catching my eye

Reminding me how time does fly

I was only a kid when I had that first fight

But I still don't give in when I believe that I'm right

And at least I can stand here and like what I see

In the man that kid turned out to be

Lookin' back at myself, it's plain to see

That the cold hands of time, ain't had much mercy on me

But I played a straight game with the cards that were dealt

And I can look straight ahead, lookin' back at myself

Now I ain't been no angel but I've learned right from wrong

Thanks to mamma and a hickory and a love so strong

Yes she taught the rule that life is lived by

I ain't forgot what you get for getting' out of line

Now this old world throws some punches and I've taken a few

Now my skin's tough as leather but I've grown strong with the truth

There's been so many times, I could've just stepped aside

Ah but then I couldn't stand here with this peace of mind

Lookin' back at myself, it's plain to see

That the cold hands of time, ain't had much mercy on me

But I played a straight game with the cards that were dealt

And I can look straight ahead, lookin' back at myself

Still look straight ahead, lookin' back at myself